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Ministry of Defence
INDIAN NAVY SUCCESSFULLY FIRES EXTENDED RANGE BRAHMOS LAND ATTACK MISSILE
The Indian Navy successfully demonstrated the accuracy of an extended-range land attack Brahmos supersonic cruise missile from the stealth destroyer INS Chennai, on 5th March, 2022. The missile hit its intended target with pinpoint accuracy after traversing an extended range trajectory and performing complex manoeuvres.
Both Brahmos missile and INS Chennai are indigenously built and highlight the cutting-edge of Indian missile and ship-building prowess. They reinforce the Indian Navy's contribution towards the Atma Nirbhar Bharat and Make in India endeavours.
This achievement establishes the Indian Navy's ability to strike even deeper and influence land operations further away from sea, when and where required.
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Ministry of Women and Child Development
One Stop Centres in Indian Missions
The Indian Missions across the world have provisions for assisting distressed Indian women including survivors of gender based violence. However, to augment such facilities, the Empowered Committee  under the Framework for Nirbhaya Fund has appraised a proposal to set up facilities in Missions/ Posts in countries having significant proportion of Indian Diaspora such as Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, UAE, Saudi Arabia , and at Singapore and Canada  on the lines of One Stop Centres  for assisting women in India facing violence or in distress.
This information was given by the Union Minister of Women and Child Development, Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani, in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
Prime Minister's Office
PM chairs a high level meeting to review situation related to Heat Wave management & Monsoon Preparedness
Take all measures to avoid loss of life due to heat wave or fire incidents: PM
Holistic efforts needed to reduce the vulnerability of forests in the country against fire hazards: PM
States advised to prepare ‘Flood Preparedness Plans’
NDRF to develop deployment plan in flood prone States
PM directed precautionary measures including timely dissemination of weather alerts in coastal areas
Use social media actively for sensitisation of communities: PM
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today reviewed the situation relating to Heat Wave Management and Monsoon Preparedness.
During the meeting, IMD and NDMA briefed about the persistence of high temperatures in March-May 2022 across the country. States and UTs have been advised to prepare Heat Action Plans as a standard response at the state, district and city levels. Regarding southwest monsoon preparedness, all states have been advised to prepare 'Flood Preparedness Plans' and undertake appropriate preparedness measures. NDRF has been advised to develop its deployment plan in flood affected states. Active use of social media for sensitisation of communities has to be widely adopted.
Prime Minister observed that we need to take all measures to avoid deaths due to heat wave or fire incident and added that our response time towards any such incidents should be minimal.
He stressed that in view of the rising temperatures, regular hospital fire safety audits need to be done. PM spoke about the need to work to substantially reduce the vulnerability of forests across the diverse forest ecosystems in the country against fire hazards, enhance the capabilities of forest personnel and institutions for timely detection of a possible fire and for fighting fires, and to speed up recovery after a fire event.
PM directed that in view of upcoming monsoons, arrangements for monitoring the quality of drinking water need to be ensured to avoid contamination and resultant spread of water-borne diseases.
It was discussed in the meeting about the need for effective coordination between central and state agencies to ensure preparedness of all systems for any incidents in the wake of heat wave and upcoming monsoons.
The meeting was attended by the Principal Secretary to PM, Advisors to PM, Cabinet Secretary, Secretaries in the Ministries of Home, Health, Jal Shakti, Member NDMA, DGs of National Disaster Management Authority  and Indian Meteorological Department  & DG NDRF.
Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
Highway Projects in the Country
Government of India has undertaken massive road development programme under SARDP-NE Scheme in NER. Under SARDP-NE  6418 km  has already been identified for development at an estimated investment of about Rs. 33,750 cr, out of which 3225 km has been completed and 2155 km is under construction.
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has also taken up the connectivity Improvement Program for Char-Dham  in Uttarakhand. The program includes projects of improvement /development of 889 km length of NHs at total estimated cost of about Rs. 11,700 crore. Out of 889 km, 1.1 km has been completed and 646 km length is under construction.
The Ministry had taken up detailed review of NHs network and has given investment approval for Bharatmala Pariyojana Phase I Scheme for development of about 34,800 km  at an estimated outlay of Rs. 5,35,000.00 Cr. Development of major Highways will be done under this scheme including the development of Economic Corridors, Inter-Corridors and feeder roads, National Corridors Efficiency improvements, Border and International Connectivity roads, coastal and port connectivity roads and expressways. Total 246 nos. of projects in a length of 10,100 Km have been awarded till February, 2020. Further, 1255 Km has been constructed under Bharatmala Project in FY 2019-20.
This information was given by the Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Shri Nitin Gadkari in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Tourism
“Eco Circuit” identified as one of the 15 thematic circuits under Swadesh Darshan Scheme to promote Eco Tourism in the country: Shri G. Kishan Reddy
Eco-tourism has been identified as one of the Niche Tourism areas for development in the country, including Odisha, by the Ministry of Tourism.
Ministry of Tourism has taken several steps to develop and promote eco-tourism in the country, including Odisha, which inter alia include the following:
 In order to position India as a preferred global destination for Eco/sustainable and responsible tourism, Ministry of Tourism has formulated National Strategies for Eco Tourism and Sustainable Tourism.
In order to guide the operationalization and implementation of the strategy documents, a National Board for Sustainable Tourism has been constituted under the chairmanship of Secretary . 1st and 2nd meetings of the Board were held on 16th August 2022 and 31st October 2022 respectively during which detailed deliberations were made on plan of action for operationalization and implementation of the strategy documents, which include eco-tourism.
 Ministry of Tourism entered into a Memorandum of Understanding  with the United Nations Environment Program  and Responsible Tourism Society of India  on 27th September 2021 to undertake measures to actively promote and support 'sustainability initiatives' in the tourism sector of each other and work in a collaborative manner.
 Ministry of Tourism evolved & adopted Comprehensive Sustainable Tourism Criteria for India  for major segments of the tourism industry, namely accommodation units and tour operators, applicable for the entire country, including Odisha.
 Recognizing the potential for the development of Eco tourism in the country, Ministry of Tourism identified “Eco Circuit” as one of the 15 thematic circuits under the Swadesh Darshan Scheme.
This information was given by Minister of Tourism, Shri G. Kishan Reddy in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Education
A high-level meeting with States / UTs to discuss conduct of Class XIIth exams and professional courses entrance exams tomorrow
Union Education Minister writes to all States/ UTs regarding conduct of examinations
Union Defence Minister Shri Rajnath Singh to chair the meeting
A High-level virtual meeting will be convened tomorrow with all the States/UT Education Ministers, Education Secretaries and Chairpersons of State Examination Boards and stakeholders to discuss the proposals for the conduct of exams for Class XII and entrance examinations for professional courses.
The meeting will be chaired by Union Defence Minister, Shri Rajnath Singh in the presence of Union Minister for Education Shri Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank', Union Minister for Women and Child, Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani and Union Minister Information and Broadcasting, Shri Prakash Javadekar.
In a letter written by the Union Education Minister Shri Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ to States/UTs, he has stated that the Department of School Education & Literacy, Ministry of Education and CBSE are exploring options regarding the conduct of examinations, keeping in mind the safety and security of the students and the teachers. The Department of Higher Education is also deliberating upon the finalization of the dates of examinations for institutions of higher learning.
The letter has noted that COVID-19 pandemic has affected various areas including the Education sector, particularly the board exams and entrance exams. In view of the prevailing situation, almost all the State Education Boards, CBSE and ICSE have postponed their Class XII examinations, 2021. Similarly, the National Testing Agency  and other National exam conducting institutions have also postponed the entrance exams for admissions to professional courses.
As the conduct of Class XII examinations impacts upon State Board exams and other entrance exams across the country, and to reduce uncertainty among students it is desirable that a considered decision-based on inputs of different State Governments and UT Administrations is taken about Class XII CBSE examinations in the interest of all the students across the country.
Shri Pokhriyal has also sought inputs from all the stakeholders - students, parents, teachers and others through Twitter.
Election Commission
Guidelines for Conduct of General Election/Bye election during COVID-19
Election Commission of India approved the broad guidelines for conduct of general/bye elections during COVID-19 period. These are available at https://eci.gov.in/files/file/12167-guidelines-for-conduct-of-general-electionbye-election-during-covid-19/
After onset of COVID-19 pandemic in India, Ministry of Home Affairs  and Ministry of Health and Family Welfare  have been issuing guidelines from time to time. In their latest circular dated 29thJuly, 2020, MHA has issued comprehensive guidelines/directives to be followed countywide. Similarly, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare has also issued SOP on disinfection, sanitization, and prevention for containing COVID-19.
Earlier, Commission, on 17thJuly, 2020, had sought views/suggestions of National/State Political Parties till 31stJuly, 2020, and had further extended the period till 11thAugust, 2020 on request of the Political parties. Commission hasconsidered the views/suggestions received from various Political Parties and Chief Electoral Officers of States/UTs on election campaign and public meetings.
Salient features of the guidelines include the following:
The Commission has revised the norms of number of persons accompanying the candidate and number of vehicles at the time of nomination. It has also created optional facility to fill the nomination form and the affidavit online and submission of the same, after taking print, before the RO concerned. For the first time, the candidates will have the option to deposit security amount for contesting the elections online. Keeping the containment guidelines in view, the Commission has limited the number of persons including candidate for door to door campaign to five. Public meeting and road shows shall be permissible with suitable instructions subject to containment instructions issued by the MHA/State. Face Mask, Sanitizer, Thermal scanners, gloves, face shield and PPE kits shall be used during the electoral process ensuring social distancing norms. Hand gloves shall be provided to all the electors for signing on the voter register and pressing button of EVM for voting.
The Chief Electoral Officers of concerned States/UTs, shall make comprehensive State/District & AC election plans regarding arrangement and preventive measuresfollowing these guidelines taking local conditions into account. These plans will be prepared in consultation with Nodal Officer for COVID-19 in their respective States/UTs.
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Ministry of Railways
Indian Railways to run additional 40 pairs of more special trains w.e.f. 12th September 2020
These trains will be in addition to the existing 30 special Rajdhani type trains started w.e.f. 12.05.2020 and 200 Special Mail Express trains introduced w.e.f. 01.06.2020 
Booking for these trains will start from 10th September, 2020
These will be fully reserved trains
Ministry of Railways  in consultation with Ministry of Health & Family welfare  and Ministry of Home Affairs has decided to run 40 pairs  of more special trains from 12th September 2020. These 40 pairs of special trains shall be operated as per the details mentioned in the annexure. . The booking of accommodation in these trains shall start from 10th September, 2020. These will be fully reserved trains.
These trains will be in addition to the existing30 special Rajdhani type trains started w.e.f. 12.05.2020 and 200 Special Mail Express trains introduced w.e.f. 01.06.2020 .
It may be noted that presently Indian Railways is running 30 special Rajdhani type trains started w.e.f. 12.05.2020 and 200 Special Mail Express trains introduced w.e.f. 01.06.2020 .
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Ministry of Defence
Rajnath Singh releases Gujarati edition of book Modi@20
Lauds the bold and decisive leadership of Prime Minister
In a delightful ceremony graced by the intelligentsia of Gujarat, Union Defence Minister Shri Rajnath Singh released the Gujarati edition of book ‘Modi@20: Dreams Meet Delivery’ in Gandhinagar today. While focusing on several aspects of the leadership qualities of Narendra Modi, Shri Singh said the Prime Minister has brought about a cultural renaissance in the country. The governance and bold decisions taken by the Prime Minister has resulted in India getting a strong place on the high table at world stage, the Defence Minister said. The function was attended by Gujarat Chief Minister Shri Bhupendra Patel and Union Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting, Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Dr L. Murugan along with Ministers of Gujarat government, senior officers, writers, poets, editors and representatives of art and cultural field from the state.
Shri Rajnath Singh said the Prime Minister has been working very hard not only to change the present but has focused his vision to shape the future course of the country. “Shri Modi has been only the second leader after Mahatma Gandhi who has known the pulse of our nation while communicating directly with people of the country,” the Minister said. The book is a true account of the good governance led by Shri Modi in his career of 20 years that includes 12 years as the Chief Minister and 8 years as the Prime Minister, he added. “The book also decodes the vision of the Prime Minister and helps in understanding the big dreams he sees for the betterment of our people. Shri Modi has redesigned and redefined India’s role against the terrorism,” the Defence Minister said.
In his remarks, Shri Bhupendra Patel highlighted the unique qualities of Modi as a true leader and said the state of Gujarat has accomplished many developmental targets due to policies and initiatives led by Shri Modi. He mentioned the recent remarks by IMF regarding better performance by India when every other country is showing slowdown and said it was made possible due to several people friendly decisions taken by Modi government. Dr. Murugan in his address said the Gujarati edition of the book would help the people in better understanding of the vision of the Prime Minister. The Minister also underlined several pro-people policies and decisions that have benefited the people of the country. Brought out by the Bluecraft Digital Foundation in English, the Gujarati edition has been published by Navbharat Publications.
A collection of twenty one chapters written by twenty two dignitaries from Home Minister Amit Shah to the National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and Sudha Murty among others, the book ‘Modi@20: Dreams meet Delivery’ was launched by the former Vice President Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu in May this year in New Delhi. Consisting of insightful details about the twenty years journey of Shri Modi, the book showcases the transformation of Gujarat and the development of India under his able leadership.
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Prime Minister's Office
A US Congressional delegation calls on Prime Minister Narendra Modi
PM appreciates the consistent and bipartisan support of the US Congress for India-US relations
PM recalls his historic State Visit to the US in June during which he addressed the Congress for a second time
PM and the US delegation highlight shared democratic values, respect for rule of law and strong people-to-people ties
A US Congressional delegation of eight members from the House of Representatives called on Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today.
The delegation included Rep. Ro Khanna, Democratic co-chair of the India Caucus, Rep. Mike Waltz, Republican co-chair of the India Caucus, Rep. Ed Case, Rep. Kat Cammack, Rep. Deborah Ross, Rep. Jasmine Crockett, Rep. Rich McCormick and Rep. Shri Thanedar.
Welcoming the delegation to India, Prime Minister conveyed his appreciation for the consistent and bipartisan support of the US Congress for India-US relations.
Prime Minister fondly recalled his historic State Visit to the US in June at the invitation of President Biden during which he had an opportunity to address a Joint Session of the US Congress for a second time.
Prime Minister and the US delegation highlighted that the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership is based on shared democratic values, respect for rule of law and strong people-to-people ties.
Ministry of Culture
Shri Prahlad Singh Patel will lead the Dandi Padyatra to be flagged off by the Prime Minister tomorrow from Sabarmati Ashram on the beginning of glorious ‘Azadi Ka Amrut Mahotsav’
Union Minister of State for Culture & Tourism  Shri Prahlad Singh Patel will lead the Padyatra from Sabarmati Ashram, Ahmedabad on 12th March 2021on the beginning of glorious ‘Azadi Ka Amrut Mahotsav’ .The padyatra will be flagged off by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. Shri Patel will lead the first 75 Kilometer of Padyatra with 81 social workers from different states till 16th March at Nadiad, Gujarat. It was on 12th March, 1930 that Gandhiji began the Dandi March from Sabarmati Ashram against the Salt Laws along with 81 padyatris.
During the Padyatra, the Culture Minister will stay overnight with the Padyatris at the place of night halt and the Padyatra will start from the same place the next day. Shri Patel will meet and interact with the local people at the place of night stay. Starting from Sabarmati on March 12, this march will continue till it reaches Nadiad on March 16. Similarly, a group of 81 youths from Gujarat will also start a padyatra from Sabarmati on March 12 and these padyatris will go upto to Dandi.
Prime Minister's Office
PM condoles demise of noted Santoor maestro, Pandit Shivkumar Sharma
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed deep grief over the demise of noted Santoor maestro, Pandit Shivkumar Sharma.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said;
"Our cultural world is poorer with the demise of Pandit Shivkumar Sharma Ji. He popularised the Santoor at a global level. His music will continue to enthral the coming generations. I fondly remember my interactions with him. Condolences to his family and admirers. Om Shanti."
Ministry of Micro,Small & Medium Enterprises
Subsidy to Artisans under Solar Charkha Mission
The scheme Mission Solar Charkha is enterprise driven scheme and envisages setting up of ‘Solar Charkha Clusters’ which will have 200 to 2042 beneficiaries . Each spinner will be given two charkhas of 10 spindles each.
As part of the scheme no subsidy is given, however subsidy to the tune of Rs.9.60 crore is provided for procurement of charkha and looms to the Implementing or Promoting Agency for a full-scale Solar Charkha Cluster involving a total investment of about Rs.38.625 crore.
Based on the success of a pilot project on Solar Charkha, set up at Khanwa village, Nawada District, Bihar in 2016 which benefitted about 1180 artisans, Government of India accorded approval to set up 50 such clusters. As part of the scheme based on the Expression of Interest , a total of 10 proposals have been approved under Mission Solar Charkha till date which is expected to benefit about 13784 artisans/workers. The States where Solar Charkha clusters are approved are as follows:
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State
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Amount of subsidy 
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No. of Solar Charkha clusters
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No. of beneficiaries
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Chhattisgarh
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578.49
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1
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1200
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Gujarat
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405.45
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1
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1000
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Karnataka
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1920.49
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2
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4042
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Maharashtra
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1336.76
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2
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2742
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Odisha
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676.25
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1
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1400
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Rajasthan
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959.95
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1
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2000
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Uttar Pradesh
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754.26
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2
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1400
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Total
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6631.65
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10
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13784
These solar charkhas are to be operated using solar power which is a renewable energy source. It will help in development of Green Economy as it is an environment friendly programme. It will also generate sustainable employment for the artisans.
This information was given by Shri Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises in written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today.
Cabinet
Cabinet apprised about MoU between India and Brazilin the area of Biotechnology
The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, was apprised about an MoU signed in May, 2018 between India and Brazil.
The MoU has been signed to strengthen the ties between India and Brazil to work out the future agenda for the collaboration for innovation in Science & Technology diplomacy to evolve a concrete strategic plan in the area of biotechnology education, training and research.
The broad areas of collaboration are:
Biomedicine and health, especially biotech based products
Agriculture breeding practices
Biofuel and bio-energy
Nanotechnology and Bioinstrumentation
Biodiversity and Taxonomy
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs
More than 203.45 Crore vaccine doses provided to States/UTs
More than 2.27 Crore balance and unutilized vaccine doses still available with States/UTs
The Union Government is committed to accelerating the pace and expanding the scope of COVID-19 vaccination throughout the country. The nationwide COVID 19 vaccination started on 16th January 2021. The new phase of universalization of COVID-19 vaccination commenced from 21st June 2021. The vaccination drive has been ramped up through availability of more vaccines, advance visibility of vaccine availability to States and UTs for enabling better planning by them, and streamlining the vaccine supply chain.
As part of the nationwide vaccination drive, Government of India has been supporting the States and UTs by providing them COVID Vaccines free of cost. In the new phase of the universalization of the COVID19 vaccination drive, the Union Government will procure and supply  75% of the vaccines being produced by the vaccine manufacturers in the country to States and UTs.
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VACCINE DOSES
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SUPPLIED
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2,03,45,65,325
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BALANCE AVAILABLE
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2,27,79,350
More than 203.45 crore  vaccine doses have been provided to States/UTs so far through Govt. of India  and through direct state procurement category.
More than 2.27 Cr  balance and unutilized COVID Vaccine doses $are still available with the States/UTs to be administered.